Lorenzo Booker??? - The Orange Mane

cmhargrove · 01-26-2007, 10:10 AM

I didn't watch much Florida State football this year, so I didn't have an eye on Booker. He seems to be impressing at the senior bowl.

He looks a lot like Portis on paper, around 195, can hit the line hard and make people miss downfield.

What do you think about this guy? Did anyone watch him play this year?
If we take D-line in the first, he could be a good option if we trade up in the second.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 01-26-2007, 10:12 AM

I can't imagine him going on the first day quite frankly. He is a smaller version of T Bell in my opinion.

Liquid Courage · 01-26-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Guy

I can't imagine him going on the first day quite frankly. He is a smaller version of T Bell in my opinion.

Agree. We need an everydown, power back that will wear down opposing defenses so that we can reverse our 4th Qtr blues and let Tater do his thing as a change-of-pace back.

That being said, I'd much rather have Michael Bush and Tony Hunt in the draft or get Jamal Lewis or the like through FA on the cheap.

bpc · 01-26-2007, 02:12 PM

He is not like Tatum Bell. I would say he is slower but he is quicker, has more instincts and can make people miss.

I think he is a huge sleeper. He doesn't bring that toughness to the position that you want but he is part of a new type of hybrid HB/Scat Back who will pick you up about 50yds rushing, 50 yds receiving. He is deceptively quick and a guy that I thought caught the ball very naturally and could set up his blocks very well.

He would have very good value for us around the 5th round if he is still there.

chaz · 01-26-2007, 06:51 PM

reminds me of q. griffin....small quick guy

Barry Ramey · 01-26-2007, 06:54 PM

Booker is a backup type RB who can be effective with 5-10 carries a game. Anymore than that, and he won't.

WABronco · 01-26-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bpc

He is not like Tatum Bell. I would say he is slower but he is quicker, has more instincts and can make people miss.

I think he is a huge sleeper. He doesn't bring that toughness to the position that you want but he is part of a new type of hybrid HB/Scat Back who will pick you up about 50yds rushing, 50 yds receiving. He is deceptively quick and a guy that I thought caught the ball very naturally and could set up his blocks very well.

He would have very good value for us around the 5th round if he is still there.

Look what his old running-mate is doing in NY...

I would say they are at least comparable in skillset.

bpc · 01-26-2007, 07:27 PM

I agree. And if he is a backup, he is a talented one that can take Tatum Bell's place. Couldn't be worse than some of the other 5th rounders we've drafted recently.

rugbythug · 01-26-2007, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bpc

I agree. And if he is a backup, he is a talented one that can take Tatum Bell's place. Couldn't be worse than some of the other 5th rounders we've drafted recently.

Like Kuper

Kaylore · 01-27-2007, 12:06 AM

He's really not that small. He plays smaller (quick, elusive, catches the ball) but it's not like he's another Quentin Griffin. I like him.

Drek · 01-27-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

He's really not that small. He plays smaller (quick, elusive, catches the ball) but it's not like he's another Quentin Griffin. I like him.

Love to add him on the second day, especially if we can move Tatum for a 3rd rounder and add a bigger back like Hunt or Leonard to vie with Mike Bell for the every down work.

bap454 · 01-28-2007, 04:04 PM

I too was impressed with Bookers performance in the senior bowl. Also appears to have some potential on ST as returned a couple of kicks.

Another late round option would be this unkown kid from Central Conn. State (Div.II).
I caught his play at either the Shrine Bowl or Hula bowl. His name was Justices Hairston. Wow this kid was impressive!! He has great size, quick feet, and was punishing people at the end of his runs. The announcers kept talking about how impressive he was all week. It came to a point were I was hoping that he would not get handed the ball anymore to keep him an unknown. Crazy rushing stats this past season. Perfect late round gem (ala- TD)! Did anyone else catch the play of this kid?!!!!

footstepsfrom#27 · 01-28-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bap454

I too was impressed with Bookers performance in the senior bowl. Also appears to have some potential on ST as returned a couple of kicks.

Another late round option would be this unkown kid from Central Conn. State (Div.II).
I caught his play at either the Shrine Bowl or Hula bowl. His name was Justices Hairston. Wow this kid was impressive!! He has great size, quick feet, and was punishing people at the end of his runs. The announcers kept talking about how impressive he was all week. It came to a point were I was hoping that he would not get handed the ball anymore to keep him an unknown. Crazy rushing stats this past season. Perfect late round gem (ala- TD)! Did anyone else catch the play of this kid?!!!!

He had 1,847 on the ground last year...don't know anything else about him though.

zdoor · 01-28-2007, 04:32 PM

He did a chat on ESPN and specifically mentioned he hoped
Denver drafted him....

Billy Clyde Puckett · 01-28-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

He's really not that small. He plays smaller (quick, elusive, catches the ball) but it's not like he's another Quentin Griffin. I like him.

Lorenzo Booker 5103 188 30 3/4 9 Slender and skinny.

Thats about 2" and 35# smaller than T Bell.

Barry Ramey · 01-28-2007, 04:57 PM

Booker would make a good 3rd down back, but that's about it. Too small to be a 20-25 carry guy and have a long career.

bpc · 01-28-2007, 05:11 PM

Tough to say. There have been many players who have defied the odds of what you are talking about... Willie Parker and Tike Barber just to name a couple right off the bat. I think he compares much like Warrick Dunn.

I wish they would have used Booker more in the senior bowl but to be honest, with how terribly that line was put together, there was going to be no way any player on offense was going to shine... QB's, HB, or WR's.

cabronco · 01-28-2007, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry Ramey

Booker would make a good 3rd down back, but that's about it. Too small to be a 20-25 carry guy and have a long career.

Ya I agree. I think we need to get away from these type backs personally.

Barry Ramey · 01-28-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bpc

Tough to say. There have been many players who have defied the odds of what you are talking about... Willie Parker and Tike Barber just to name a couple right off the bat. I think he compares much like Warrick Dunn.

I wish they would have used Booker more in the senior bowl but to be honest, with how terribly that line was put together, there was going to be no way any player on offense was going to shine... QB's, HB, or WR's.

Of course, the Giants used Jacobs for their short yardage situations and Parker has about 20 pounds on Booker. I'd rather keep Tatum than replace him with a smaller RB in Booker.

Mediator12 · 01-28-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bpc

Tough to say. There have been many players who have defied the odds of what you are talking about... Willie Parker and Tike Barber just to name a couple right off the bat. I think he compares much like Warrick Dunn.

I wish they would have used Booker more in the senior bowl but to be honest, with how terribly that line was put together, there was going to be no way any player on offense was going to shine... QB's, HB, or WR's.

Yeah, Booker was used to that running behind FSU's OL the last two years though!

I want to see what he does in an offense where he can play HB/SE Slot WR like Bush did in NO's this year. Booker is awesome in space and on swing passes against LB's or Safeties. He may also have some decent KR/PR value as well getting him about 15-20 touches overall per game would be a good thing for an NFL team.

SpringStein · 01-28-2007, 10:48 PM

Med, you do know it is your pick on the mock, right?

SpringStein · 01-28-2007, 10:55 PM

Sorry, saw your PM after posting this.

Hope all is well with you!

Requiem · 01-28-2007, 11:31 PM

I'm a huge FSU fan and I think Booker is a poor man's Brian Westbrook.

Kaylore · 01-29-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Guy

Lorenzo Booker 5103 188 30 3/4 9 Slender and skinny.

Thats about 2" and 35# smaller than T Bell.

Tatum is only 200 to 205 pounds so not that much different except that Booker has good hands.

bpc · 01-29-2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Tatum is only 200 to 205 pounds so not that much different except that Booker has good hands.

and instincts... and vision... and can read his blocks... and he probably won't juke himself onto the ground without being touched.

Guys I hate to tell you this... Tatum really isn't that good and even a moderate producer in college like Booker has a chance to do better in this system.

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Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	I can't imagine him going on the first day quite frankly. He is a smaller version of T Bell in my opinion.

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bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	He is not like Tatum Bell. I would say he is slower but he is quicker, has more instincts and can make people miss. I think he is a huge sleeper. He doesn't bring that toughness to the position that you want but he is part of a new type of hybrid HB/Scat Back who will pick you up about 50yds rushing, 50 yds receiving. He is deceptively quick and a guy that I thought caught the ball very naturally and could set up his blocks very well. He would have very good value for us around the 5th round if he is still there.

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chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,455 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton	reminds me of q. griffin....small quick guy

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Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	Booker is a backup type RB who can be effective with 5-10 carries a game. Anymore than that, and he won't.

01-26-2007, 07:27 PM	#8
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	I agree. And if he is a backup, he is a talented one that can take Tatum Bell's place. Couldn't be worse than some of the other 5th rounders we've drafted recently.

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Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,074 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	He's really not that small. He plays smaller (quick, elusive, catches the ball) but it's not like he's another Quentin Griffin. I like him.

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bap454 Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 984 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	I too was impressed with Bookers performance in the senior bowl. Also appears to have some potential on ST as returned a couple of kicks. Another late round option would be this unkown kid from Central Conn. State (Div.II). I caught his play at either the Shrine Bowl or Hula bowl. His name was Justices Hairston. Wow this kid was impressive!! He has great size, quick feet, and was punishing people at the end of his runs. The announcers kept talking about how impressive he was all week. It came to a point were I was hoping that he would not get handed the ball anymore to keep him an unknown. Crazy rushing stats this past season. Perfect late round gem (ala- TD)! Did anyone else catch the play of this kid?!!!!

01-28-2007, 04:32 PM	#14
zdoor Jamaica Bound! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Templeton, Ca. Posts: 1,672	He did a chat on ESPN and specifically mentioned he hoped Denver drafted him....

01-28-2007, 04:57 PM	#16
Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	Booker would make a good 3rd down back, but that's about it. Too small to be a 20-25 carry guy and have a long career.

01-28-2007, 05:11 PM	#17
bpc "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" 1 sword keeps another in the sheath Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 12,572 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Tough to say. There have been many players who have defied the odds of what you are talking about... Willie Parker and Tike Barber just to name a couple right off the bat. I think he compares much like Warrick Dunn. I wish they would have used Booker more in the senior bowl but to be honest, with how terribly that line was put together, there was going to be no way any player on offense was going to shine... QB's, HB, or WR's.

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SpringStein Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Monument, CO Posts: 2,733	Med, you do know it is your pick on the mock, right?

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SpringStein Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Monument, CO Posts: 2,733	Sorry, saw your PM after posting this. Hope all is well with you!

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Requiem ~~~ ~ ~ ~ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Earth Division Posts: 19,604 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gilgamesh	I'm a huge FSU fan and I think Booker is a poor man's Brian Westbrook.